Episode 140: Kate Longhurst, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 140 features an exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL champion Kate Longhurst; a special Australia report with TheWomensGame.com Editor Cheryl Downes.

Also on the show, a discussion about the recent move of the Seattle Reign FC and other compelling NWSL news; Christine Sinclair poised to break the all-time goal-scoring record and news from Canada training camp; a look at New Zealand Women’s National Team roster for Cup of Nations (including the return of Abby Erceg); FAWSL and W-League reports; and MORE!

Kate Longhurst – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with West Ham United midfielder and 2-time FAWSL Champion Kate Longhurst. Kate shares what it’s like playing for the side she grew up rooting for, playing for Matt Beard, a few Cockney Rhyming, and more! (12:50’)
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Cheryl Downes – Writer and editor of TheWomensGame.com Cheryl Downes stops by for a report on the firing of Matilda’s Head Coach Alan Stajcic, the effects on the team, possible appointees and more. Also a look at the 2018/19 W-League season. (43’)
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Listen to Patty discuss the beginnings of WWFShow, the state of women’s soccer, and more on Jason Broadwater’s On the Touchline podcast.

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Original Broadcast Date: January 31, 2019

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Episode 139: James Clarkson, Marc Skinner, Craig Hadley

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 139 features exclusive interviews with Houston Dash newly-appointed Head Coach James Clarkson; Birmingham City Women FC Sportswriter and Podcast Host Craig Hadley; and soundbites from Orlando Pride new Head Coach Marc Skinner.

Also on the show, a discussion and update on the firing of Australia Women’s National Team Head Coach Alen Stajcic; NWSL College Draft report, news, and signings; W-League update; and more!

James Clarkson – A Women’s World Football Show exclusive interview with newly-appointed Head Coach for the Houston Dash James Clarkson. (22′)
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Craig Hadley – Women’s football writer and host of Birmingham City Women FC fan podcast, Great Since 68. (51′)
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Marc Skinner – Soundbites from Orlando Pride Head Coach Marc Skinner supplied by Orlando Pride.

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Photos/Logos Courtesy of: HoustonDynamo.com; Marc Skinner photos on our social feed by Mark Thor/Orlando Pride.

Original Broadcast Date: January 20, 2019

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Episode 136: Beverly Yanez, Helena Wiseman

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 136 features exclusive interviews with Seattle Reign FC striker Beverly Yanez; New Zealand sportswriter Helena Wiseman; and soundbites from U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Jill Ellis.

Seattle Reign FC forward Beverly Yanez’s career has skyrocketed since she joined the NWSL in 2014. That happened to be the same year Bev made her first appearance on Women’s World Football Show. Now she’s back to chat with Patty about her career, her experiences playing in Japan, her participation in NWSL/US Soccer C License coaching program, and more!

As the 2019 NWSL season approaches, Bev continues to work hard preparing mind, body, and soul for the upcoming season. In this intimate interview, Bev shares her most memorable moments, the importance of the NWSL’s recognition of the NWSL Players Association, her secrets to maintaining a long-term relationship, and more. Thought you knew all there is to know about Bev Yanez? You haven’t listened to this interview! (28′)

Women’s World Cup Draw
The Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 took place at La Seine Musicale in Paris on December 8, 2018. Patty and Adam take a preliminary look at each group. Which is the Group of Death, who has an easy road, and which match-ups pose the most problems. Plus, we hear from U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Jill Ellis! What are her thoughts on the USA’s group, the teams they’ll be facing int he group stage, and the chances of the No. 1 team in the world defending their title? Jill give it to us straight! (15′)

New Zealand
Women’s World Football Show correspondent, blogger, and footballer Helena Wiseman sits down with Adam to talk about the recent upswing of women’s football in New Zealand. The appointment of Tom Sermanni as the head coach of the NZ Women’s National Team, the OFC qualifiers, the third-place finish in the 2018 U17 Women’s World Cup, and the success of the National Women’s League are all talking points in this exclusive interview. Learn how women’s football is taking off in NZ and the role the Football Ferns are taking as they approach the 2019 Women’s World Cup. (1:04’)
Read more articles and check out the podcast at InTheBackOf.net.

PLUS…
FIFA 2018 U17 Women’s World Cup recap; 2018 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship; UEFA Women’s EURO 2021; FAWSL and W-League updates; And More!

Photos/Logos Courtesy of: Seattle Reign FC, Beverly Yanez, New Zealand Football, U.S. Soccer

Fade out music courtesy of Deedub

Original Broadcast Date: December 9, 2018

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Episode 115: Ariane Hingst, Cheryl Downes, Lisa Durel

Episode 115: Women’s World Football Show welcomes 2-time Women’s World Cup Champion, former German defender Ariane Hingst; Editor of The Women’s Game (Australia) Cheryl Downes; and from Women’s Soccer France Lisa Durel.

Ariane Hingst began her football journey with a ball at her feet as a youngster in Berlin. From then, she has grown into one of the most decorated women footballers of our time. Patty sits down with the footballing icon in an exclusive interview direct from VfL Wolfsburg training camp.

As the third-most capped player on the German Women’s National Team, Ariane was and still is a great contributor to the success of women’s football in Germany. As a player, Ariane achieved unparalleled accomplishments including 4-time UEFA Euro Champion, 3-time Olympic Bronze Medal winner, and 2-time Women’s World Cup champion. Now, as assistant coach at VfL Wolfsburg, the affable former defender is still impacting the game in the Fruen-Bundesliga.

In this interview, Ariane shares her many experiences as a player, her club years in the W-League, how she landed at Wolfsburg and the secret behind the team’s recent successes, why the German style is so sought after by internationals and more! Don’t miss this interview with one of the great footballers of our time!
Follow Ariane on Twitter @AriHingst
(9:00’)

Westfield W-League Round-Up
Cheryl Downes, Editor-in-Chief at TheWomensGame.com, stops by to review the 2017/18 W-League season. Patty thought the season was a blast…but why does Cheryl disagree? We find this out and more, including… What were some of the big surprises, highlights, and low-lights of the season? Which player and coach stood out among the crowd? Plus… How can women’s soccer in Australia continue to grow while competing with more popular sports? Cheryl breaks it down for us!
Follow Cheryl on Twitter @ChicasFootball
(35:00’)

Football France
Lisa Durel, founder of Women’s Soccer France is back to update us on all things French Women’s National Football Team and recent happenings in Division 1 Féminine. Adam and Lisa take on the tough subjects facing Les Bleues as the SheBelieves Cup defending champions head into the upcoming cycle. Where does the national team stand at the moment with the Women’s World Cup around the corner and what pressure are they facing as hosts? Plus, there’s another American at Olympique Lyonnais! How does Morgan Brian fit in and will she be healthy enough to help her French side win another UEFA Champions League trophy? Lisa answers the tough questions!
Follow Lisa on Twitter @CaptainWoSoFr
(1:06:00’)

Plus…
Updates from the Frauen-Bundesliga, FAWSL 1&2, Westfield W-League semifinals, and off-season news from NWSL. We Also take a look at U.S. Soccer’s new president Carlos Cordeiro, what’s next for Hope Solo and MORE!!!

Photos Courtesy of: @AriHingst; Women’s Soccer France; Westfield W-League

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Episode 99: Jessica Fishlock, Nadia Lawrence

Episode 99 of Women’s World Football Show features exclusive interviews with Wales Women’s National Team stars Jessica Fishlock and Nadia Lawrence. Also, a special Frauen-Bundesliga report from German sports journalist Jana Lange.

Jessica Fishlock stepped out of her comfort zone at the age of 19, leaving her Cardiff City home to conquer the world. And she’s never looked back. As the only Welsh player male or female with 100 caps for the Wales National Team, Jess has set the standard for success in women’s football and beyond. In 2017 Jess played for & coached Melbourne City FC to its second consecutive W-League win. Soon after she was on her way to the USA to play her fifth season with Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL (one of six leagues she’s represented in her decade-long career).

In this interview Jess takes us through her soccer journey, shares what she’s learned along the way and what it takes to be a professional footballer. The Reign co-captain tells us what she’s learned as a coach and player from Laura Harvey and how their relationship isn’t always so smooth, the team’s determination to finally get what’s there’s and more. A strong voice in the women’s game and one who always “tells it like it is,” Jessica Fishlock is here and you’d be remiss not to listen to this insightful interview! (20:00)

Nadia Lawrence
Keeping on the Wales tales… Yeovil Town Ladies are making their debut in FAWSL 1 this year – So, who better to get on the show than dangerous striker Nadia Lawrence! The Welsh international has been a huge part of the Yeovil success story and shares her experiences with the newly promoted team. What does the promotion mean to the team as a whole? How does WSL 1 compare with WSL 2? And what’s it like to be a role model in the fan-friendly town? Nadia gives us all the answers and more!

Nadia has also become an intricate member of the Wales Women’s National Team, and most recently call up to the team for upcoming friendlies ahead of the Women’s World cup qualifiers. Nadia gives us updates on the team and has more than a few great words about Jess Fishlock as a teammate and as a coach. If you’re a Yeovil or Wales supporter, this is the interview for you! (51:46)

Frauen-Bundesliga
Our friend and German sports journalist Jana Lange is back to discuss the conclusion of the Frauen-Bundesliga 2016/17 season. New champions Wolfsburg won the title ahead of last year’s champions Bayern Munich (as predicted by Jana back in August!). In this segment, Jana sheds light on what helped with Wolfsburg’s success, the changes at Bayern, a full report on the winners, losers and more! (01:12:35)

Plus…
Updates on the NWSL, FAWSL, USWNT and MORE!!

Original Broadcast Date: May 28, 2017

Photo credits courtesy of: Jess Fishlock; FIFA.com; FA Wales

Fade Out Music by Nelly

WWFShow theme music by Patricia La Bella

Episode 85: Alyssa Naeher, Angela Beard, Cheryl Downes

Women’s World Football Show, Episode 85 features exclusive interviews with USWNT goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher; Australia defender Angela Beard; Aussie sports writer Cheryl Downes.

The competition is fierce in the women’s game, so when opportunities are presented, the hungry ones go full force. On this episode, Women’s World Football Show features a couple of players who are not throwing away their shot!

First up is U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. The New England native knows what it’s like to live and play outside of her comfort zone and she’s made a career out of it. In this rare interview, Alyssa gives us insight into her experiences moving away from home playing for Turbine Potsdam in Germany and then later leaving the comfy confines of her hometown for the bustling city of Chicago.

Always a consistent player on the youth squads, at Penn State and at the club level, Alyssa challenged herself to change her mindset when she hit the national team as a backup to Hope Solo. Now, she’s battling for the number one spot and she’s giving it all she’s got. Alyssa shares with us how her past experiences have shaped who she is today, what’s she’s done to raise her game to another level and more.

Plus, her thoughts on Chicago, her life away from the pitch and another possible reason the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Alyssa gives us the insider scoop! Alyssa literally takes ‘Perseverance” wherever she goes. WARNING: We file this interview under Must-Listen! (7:00’)

Angela Beard
Representing Australia on the U-17 and U-20 squads, Angie Beard is one of the more dynamic defenders in the women’s game. Currently with Brisbane Roar in the W-League, the 19-year old was a nominee for the 2015/16 W-League Young Footballer of the Year award. Angie’s defensive craftiness led to her being awarded Brisbane Roar’s Player of the Year for 2015/16.

A product of the Queensland Academy of Sport, Angie is a fierce competitor who gleefully tackles every obstacle that comes her way. One example – her recent injury that occurred soon after being called up to the full Australian squad. Angie shares with us how she overcame disappointment with determination. Now she is back and ready to don the orange for Brisbane and the gold for Australia. So, throw another shrimp on the barbie, sit back and listen to this inspiring interview with one of the brightest prospects in Australia women’s football! (26:00′)

Westfield W-League Preview
And speaking of Australia…. The 2016/17 W-League season is under way and who better to get us updated than our friend and Aussie expert Cheryl Downes from The Women’s Game! Cheryl gives us an update on all the teams and squad changes. Plus, who will challenge Melbourne City this season, which USA player will make the biggest impact and which Aussie stars are on the rise! Our resident “Melbourne Girl” gives it to us straight! Also, a look at the Matilda’s squad leading up to the Cyprus Cup and wait… no Kate Gill mention? Crikey! (41:00′)

USA vs Romania
The USWNT is back in action with two friendlies against Romania. Jill Ellis and Co are hitting California where the crowds are heavy and the weather is hot! We pour over her recent call-ups and curious formations! And remember, there’s no whining in football!

Plus…
NWSL Skittle trades; Krash landing at Washington Spirit; UEFA Championship match-ups; U-20 Women’s World Cup update and MORE!!

Fade Out Music by The Roots

Original Broadcast Date: November 11, 2016

Photo credits courtesy of: ussoccer.com; Chris Simpson/Brisbane Roar